Written question asked by Wayne David (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 March 2004. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 March 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what measures are being taken to prevent unauthorised off-road motor cycling.

Answer: Mr. David: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what measures are being taken to prevent unauthorised off-road motor cycling. [158090] Alun Michael: The Forestry Commission and Countryside Council for Wales are jointly organising the Wales Off-road Motorcycle Conference to take place on 6 May. The Conference will consider how best to curtail unlawful off-road motorcycling and how to develop, as an alternative, facilities for motorcycling as a managed outdoor recreational activity. In addition, the Government have published a consultation paper setting out its proposals for tackling the problems that can arise through the use of motorcycles and other mechanically propelled vehicles on public rights of way.

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